[Health Column] Why Lower Eyelid Surgery Changes the Midface Appearance: A Guide to SOOF Lower Eyelid Surgery

 

hello, Garnet Plastic Surgery Director Baek In-su no see.

 

As I get older, the face in the mirror It looks unusually long There are times when I feel that way.

Especially after 50, it is not just a feeling of sagging, The impression of a sunken area between the eyes and cheeks, with the center of the face collapsed This stands out.

In this column,
🔹 Key changes in mid-facial aging in your 50s
🔹 What is the principle behind the restoration of the SOOF lower eyelid surgery?
Let me organize it calmly. I will explain focusing on the points that people actually worry about the most.

 

 

Why does mid-face aging in the 50s appear as 'lengthening and sunken'?

🟢The core of mid-face aging in your 50s is not sagging, Vertical elongation and volume loss no see.

So why does this change occur?

 

🔸 Three key causes

• ✔️ Relaxation of the orbicularis oculi muscle and supporting ligaments
  → The boundary between the lower eyelid and the midface collapses, making the area under the eyes appear longer.

• ✔️ Anterior protrusion and downward displacement of orbital fat
  → The area under the eyes becomes bulging and the cheeks underneath become relatively sunken.

• ✔️ Midfacial fat pad descent and reduced bone support
  → The volume of the front of the face is reduced, and the tear trough and starting point of the nasolabial fold are emphasized.

 

Because of this
✔ The gap between the under-eye area and the cheek area is getting bigger
✔ The center of the face appears long and sunken
✔ Overall Old eyes and tired appearance This is formed.

 

 

 

What is the concept of restoration in SOOF lower eyelid surgery?

🟢Not just removal An approach to reconnecting the structure no see.

 

Spoo Haan Black Surgery to structurally restore aging of the lower eyelids and midface no see.

 

🔹 1. Conservative repositioning of orbital fat

Protruding fat Without removing , To the tear trough and mid-face sunken area Advancement/Redeployment do.

✔ Naturally connects the volume between the under-eye area and the cheek
✔ Prevents excessive turning off and artificial impression

 

🔹 2. Orbicularis oculi muscle-midfacial complex elevation

Relaxed orbicularis oculi muscle and mid-facial soft tissue Fixation in the superolateral direction do.

✔ Prevents lower eyelid sagging
✔ Restores the midface to look short and elastic

 

This is not a simple skin excision, Functional and structural repositioning It corresponds to .

 

🔹 3. Visual shortening of the midface length

Under-eye-cheek border Reset upward As it becomes
✔ The vertical length of the midface appears short
✔ Restores the impression of a condensed center of the face ✨

 

What changes can I expect with a Spu Haan eyelid lift?

🟢More than 'getting younger' Comfortable and stable impression change is the key.

 

🔸 Major changes to expect

• ✔ Reduces under-eye puffiness

• ✔ Improvement of tear troughs and dark circles

• ✔ Midfacial depression restoration

• ✔ Effect of shortening the vertical length of the midface

• ✔ Tired impression → Clear and stable impression

Especially in the 50s Rather than “while” “You look healthier”, “Your impression has become more relaxed”, the changes are noticeable.

 

Are there any post-operative procedures or precautions?

🟢It is important to know the recovery process and possible side effects in advance.

 

🔹 General postoperative course

• Pain: Mild (controllable with over-the-counter painkillers)

• Swelling: 1-2 weeks, residual swelling: 3-4 weeks

• Bruise: Varies from person to person

🔹 Possible side effects

• temporary conjunctival edema

• Left-right asymmetry (most improves during recovery)

• ⚠️ Risk of hallux valgus with excessive traction
  → Setting the correct fixed point is important 

 

FAQ

Q1. What is the difference between Spoo lower eyelid surgery and regular lower eyelid surgery?

A1. If the general lower eyelid surgery focuses on fat removal, the Spu lower eyelid surgery focuses on Preserve and redistribute the fat and restore the midface as well. The biggest difference is what you do.

 

Q2. I had surgery under my eyes. Can the mid-face also improve?

A2. It is possible. The lower eyelid and the midface are connected by the orbicularis oculi muscle and ligaments, so through suspension Visual improvement of the midface to make it look shorter and more elastic You can expect.

Q3. If I don't remove the fat, won't it bulge again?

A3. Properly redistributed fat is rather Role in filling sunken areas , and the likelihood of recurrence is low.

 

 

Conclusion ✨

✔ The key to mid-face aging in your 50s is Lengthening and sinking
✔ Spoo Haan Black Restructuring, not removal Surgery focused on
✔ The change in impression is more than ‘excessive age’ A comfortable and stable face

 

However, aging continues,
📌 Results may vary depending on individual skin elasticity and lifestyle habits.

As much as an approach that suits your facial structure is necessary,
👉 It is important to make a decision through sufficient consultation. do.

 

 

 

Garnet Plastic Surgery

Director Baek In-su

 

Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine

Graduated from Korea University Graduate School (Plastic Surgery major)

Korea University Medical Center Resident

Plastic Surgery Specialist at National Medical Center

Former Director of Jewelry Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Craniofacial Society

Regular member of the Facial Contour Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Research Group

Regular member of the Rhinoplasty Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery Research Group